Mutation could only take place once in the life of an individual . Depending on the type of pill they use , their mutant cores would be decided.
But , was it possible for someone to have more than one mutation ?No , it was impossible right?, saying such a thing was possible was like saying a Human had two hearts , or maybe a body had two brains , which is impossible.
But , maybe in some cases that rule didn't apply ?..or was there somehow a way to bypass that limitation, I mean .....the twins from Keals group were somewhat able to do such right ? They were somewhat able to mix their mutation together , infusing energy from one persons core to the other .
But even still , they weren't able to use the mutation separately , the two mutation had joined and become one .
And that was explainable.
But the information his system was showing him was like this opponent had two mutation , mixed , Wind and speed , or was it invisibility ?
'How is that even possible? Is this another type of double use mutation, like Keal's?,'
Unfortunately , Fai couldn't waste time analysing just one person , he needed to analyse each and everyone of them , he didn't want to be surprised again .
He quickly scanned the other three, needing to know what other dangers lurked.
*[NAME: Rocker]
*[RACE: Mutant Human]
*[STAGE: Copper Stage]
*[MUTATION: Hardening]
*[STRENGTH: ??]
*[STAMINA: ??]
*[SPEED: ??]
*[AGILITY: ??]
*[ENDURANCE: ??]
*[PERCEPTION: ??]
*[HP: ??]
*[SKILLS: ??]
[Warning: Rocker possesses immense physical durability and offensive power, compensating for lower speed.]
*[NAME: Flare]
*[RACE: Mutant Human]
*[STAGE: Copper]
*[MUTATION: Hot Skin
*[STRENGTH: ??]
*[STAMINA: ??]
*[SPEED: ??]
*[AGILITY: ??]
*[ENDURANCE: ??]
*[PERCEPTION: ??]
*[HP: ??]
*[SKILLS: ??]
*[Warning: Flare's attacks deal ongoing burn damage and he can increase the temperature in his immediate vicinity.]
*[NAME: Surge]
*[RACE: Mutant Human]
*[STAGE: Copper]
*[MUTATION: Stream Fist]
*[STRENGTH: ??]
*[STAMINA: ??]
*[SPEED: ??]
*[AGILITY: ??]
*[ENDURANCE: ??]
*[PERCEPTION: ??]
*[HP: ??]
*[SKILLS: ??]
*[Warning: Surge can attack from a distance with high-pressure streams and is highly agile in slick conditions.]
Just like before , the Skill Fae eyes gave him information on them , Starting from their name right up to their mutation , but it didn't do anything more , apart from giving him a warning about each and everyone one of them .
Fai gasped internally as he read through the screens before him , This was not a random group of teenagers; this was a synergistic team possessing four different types of mutations—mutations even he didn't fully understand—all at the peak Copper Stage.
Keal's group, by comparison, had just been a bunch of thugs relying on brute strength. This group was a coordinated death squad.
The system hadn't made a mistake. The quest wasn't bugged.
'Survive!!'
The quest made perfect, terrifying sense. The system, recognizing that Fai's current power level was no match for this elemental coordination, wasn't asking him to win.
It was simply asking him to last.
One minute against four synchronized peak Copper Stage elemental mutants, with his defensive skill disabled.
It was a quest bordering on impossible—a desperate test of endurance and wit.
*[COUNTDOWN: 35s]
The brief moment of clarity gained from
*[Fae Eyes]
was quickly used up. The enemy noticed his increased focus and decided the show was over.
"Enough stalling," Rocker growled, his fists visibly hardening as a grey texture began to crawl up his arms. "Let's finish him and take the coins."
Zephyr, the wind mutant, was the first to move. He vanished in a blur of motion, leaving only a faint ripple in the air where he had stood.
Fai, however, had the data now. His mind registered the subtle shift in the air currents—just a split second before the boy reappeared to deliver a devastating kick aimed at Fai's already cracked ribs.
Fai leaned back sharply, pivoting on his good leg. The kick sliced through the air barely an inch from his abdomen.
He avoided the direct hit, but the force of the displaced air still felt like a physical slap, making him wince.
Simultaneously, Flare attacked.
Fai, still off-balance from dodging Zephyr, couldn't completely escape. He brought his arm up to shield his face, hoping to minimize the damage.
The flaming fist struck his forearm.
*[-4 HP]
*[3 / 23]
A fresh wave of searing pain shot through Fai's arm. He ignored the initial burn.
His HP was now catastrophically low, and it was draining passively from the lingering flames.
*[COUNTDOWN: 33s]
Three HP remaining. Burn damage ticking. Thirty-three seconds left.
Fai's mind raced, a terrifying calm descending over the chaos. Death was closer than a whisper.
He had to get out of here.
He spun around and took his first desperate steps toward escape—
"Hey, look! He's trying to run!" Zephyr laughed.
In an instant, the wind mutant zipped forward, reappearing in front of Fai, his hand already cocked back for the killing blow.
"Say your prayers," Zephyr sneered, a creepy smile splitting his face as he struck at full speed.
This was it , this was the end . If the fist was to connect , would Fai survive , was his body even strong enough to stand a chance against a blow , if if it's was just one blow , could his 3Hp hellp?
These were the questions that past through his mind as he watched the fist inched closer .
But just as his hand shot forward, it was abruptly stopped mid-air—caught in an iron grip.
"Who gave you permission to touch my friend?" Johnson growled, veins bulging on his forehead.
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